Kurento vs Red5
A head-to-head comparison of Kurento vs Red5, And what features does Video SDK offer?
Kurento is an open-source WebRTC media server. Kurento is built on top of GStreamer, a multimedia framework that is known for its performance. It provides full support for WebRTC, which is a standardized technology for real-time communication over the web.
Red5 is a free and open-source media server that enables real-time streaming of video and audio over the internet. It is a flexible platform that can be used to build a wide variety of streaming applications on demand. However, RED5 is expensive to run for large-scale streaming due to high computing resource requirements and lack of pre-built applications.
How Video SDK make a difference?
Kurento and Red5 are open-source multimedia servers designed to facilitate real-time audio and video communication. Kurento enable developers to build applications for video conferencing, live streaming, and more, while Red5 is commonly used for streaming video and audio, and WebRTC. However, there are some key differences beetween comparison of Kurento and Red5 so it's essential to be aware of their limitations and constraints.
Presenting the Video SDK - a robust and user-friendly video conferencing SDK that offers an extensive array of features, including chat, polls, break-out rooms, streaming capabilities, and RTMP out. It's the perfect solution for businesses and organizations of any size that require creating top-notch and captivating real-time communication experiences.
Here is a comparison of Video SDK with Kurento vs Red5, and understand why Video SDK emerges as a much better choice for all your requirements.
Features Comparison : Kurento vs Red5 vs Video SDK
features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✕ Upto 250 Participants | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | Subscription Based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✕ Upto 1000 | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | Limited (25%) | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ No | No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of participants (Including hosts) | ✕ 133 Participants Only | ✕ Upto 250 Participants | ✓ Up to millions of viewers |
Ease of SDK Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✕ Complex Integration | ✓ Avg. integration takes only 2 weeks |
Adpative audio/video quality | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Works behind the Firewall, Private Network | ✕ Separate Deployment | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Role Management, Permissions, Policy and Templates | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Available |
Automatic video and audio track degrade due to bandwidth in-consistency | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Dynamic Layout for Studio and RTMP Live Streaming | ✓ Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Build collaborative features like chat, poll, Q & A, whiteboard etc. | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Virtual Background, Live Transcription & ML Middleware | ✕ Not Available | ✕ Not Available | ✓ Available |
Webhooks | ✓ Available | ✓ Available | ✓ Available |
Pricing Model | NA | Subscription Based | ✓ Usage based |
Interactive Live Streaming | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cloud Recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Whiteboard | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Multi-platform | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Interactive Participant Support | ✕ Upto 133 Only | ✕ Upto 1000 | ✓ Up to 5,000 |
Mobile browser support | ✕ Limited | Limited (25%) | ✓ 90% |
Automatic audio / video degrade, re-connectivity | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Audio & Video powered by AI | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Independent of Open Source Dependency | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Customised RTMP, Cloud Recording, HLS | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
API for building specific features such as collaborative games, polls etc | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
API to build social features such as merging rooms, battles, coins, gifts sending etc | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full HD recording | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Open source templates | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Full Custom roles | ✕ No | No | ✓ Yes |
HLS Streaming | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost-effective | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Prebuilt SDK | ✕ Separate SDK | Separate SDK | ✓ Yes |
Fully customizable UI | ✕ Low Customization | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Metaverse platform support | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Session analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Data Tracks | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Price Comparison : Kurento vs Red5 vs Video SDK
features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109 |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✕ No | ✓ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | Not Available | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | Not Available | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include | On $3,399 per month Plan |
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RTMP pricing | Not Include | On $3,399 per month Plan |
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ILS pricing | Not Include | Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Bulk discounts: Available for large enterprise installations" |
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Storage pricing | Separate Price | Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109 |
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features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Volume Discount | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Video Conferencing | ✓ Yes | Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109 |
|
Analytics | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Separate pricing for video and audio | ✕ No | ✓ No | ✓ Yes |
Free 10,000 minutes every month | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Yes |
Minimum price for video calls | Not Available | Not Available | $0.002 per participant minute |
Minimum price for audio-only calls | Not Available | Not Available | $0.0006 per participant min |
Advanced Firewall Control | ✕ No | ✕ No | ✓ Free |
Cloud recording pricing | ✕ Not Include | On $3,399 per month Plan |
|
RTMP pricing | Not Include | On $3,399 per month Plan |
|
ILS pricing | Not Include | Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Bulk discounts: Available for large enterprise installations" |
|
Storage pricing | Separate Price | Developer Pro: $29.99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 High volume: Custom pricing Startup Pro: $109 |
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Support Comparison : Kurento vs Red5 vs Video SDK
features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 per year High volume: Custom pricing | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
features | Kurento | Red5 | Video SDK |
|---|---|---|---|
Support | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Cost | Not Available | Basic live streaming: $29.99 per month Growth Pro: $89 per year or $99 per month Small- to medium-sized companies: $7,500 per year Enterprise services: $57,000 per year High volume: Custom pricing | Free |
Access to Testing | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ All paid accounts get access to testing support from Video SDK. |
Access to TAM / CS Engineer | ✓ Yes | ✕ No | ✓ Dedicated CS & Solution Engineers |
SLAs | ✕ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Inexpensive SLA with 99.9% uptime |
Discover why Video SDK is the top choice for customers
“We switched from a major international player to Video SDK due to their responsiveness to feedback, superior product, and better service. They outshine bigger players in the market and have been excellent in resolving issues promptly.”
Shilpa Jain ,
CEO & Co-Founder at Talk Your Heart Out
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